But then she would wake up several times during the night needing her parents to help her get back to sleep by rocking, cuddling or feeding. Sometimes she would wake multiple times and for long stretches of up to 2 or 3 hours!
Annabelle’s parents were exhausted from all the night-time wake ups and were desperate for a long stretch of sleep.
Within a week, Annabelle had learnt how to settle herself to sleep in her cot and was waking up far less often during the night.
A couple of weeks later and the whole family were getting much more sleep.
Now, it only takes Annabelle around 10-15 minutes to fall asleep at bedtime and she sleeps through until morning almost every single night!
Annabelle’s mum and dad get to spend time together in the evenings and the whole family now get the sleep they need at night.
I never thought Annabelle would be able to go to sleep by herself without me even in the room but it’s happened!
